At this point, Yan Wenluan purposely left it blank. He Zhonghu and Chen Yunchui's gazes crossed each other, and then they both looked at Hsu Fengnian. Since the beginning of summer in the first year of Xiangfu, the current Emperor had displayed a stance that puzzled everyone in court. Even if Yang Shenxing's troops had failed, even if Yan Zhenchun's cavalry had been completely annihilated, the Emperor did not show too much anger. Although the position of Commander-in-Chief Lu Shengxiang was shaky in the wind and rain, this was not caused by the unfavorable battle situation. Instead, it was a bleak situation from the beginning, and now there were signs of it becoming more and more stable. After Yan Zhenchun died in battle, it could be said that he was extremely honored. He was posthumously given the title of Wu Jie, and posthumously given the title of Jingzhong Marquis. His only son, Yan Dadan, immediately received an exceptional promotion. Yang Shenxing was trapped and lost the face of the court. However, it was said that a secret memorial was sent to the Emperor, adding fuel to the fire for the Imperial College's Jin Lanting to impeach Grand Secretary Zhang Julu. It should have saved the lives of the Yang family, and it was not impossible for them to return to Ji Zhou in the future. Compared to the defeated Guangling Road, the Emperor of the Zhao family obviously placed more attention on the calm Ji Zhou. He personally approved many memorials. Outsiders did not know the inside story, but Beiliang's side, especially Yan Wenluan and the other military leaders, knew very well that the Emperor's wariness towards Cao Changqing and the rest of the West Chu rebels who were causing trouble under his nose was far less than the Beiliang cavalry.
Hsu Fengnian did not give a direct answer, but said softly, "Chen Zhibao cut off the West Line of Liyang, which should be the first step of Yuan Benxi's plan. The second step is to let Ji Zhou approach step by step. In the past, Yang Shenxing did not have the ability to do so. Even if he wanted to keep Beiliang in check, his tens of thousands of old soldiers in Ji Nan were unable to do so. The Imperial Court simply let him go to Guangling Road and hit a wall. Because of this, the local forces in Ji Zhou were cut off. Taking this opportunity, the Imperial Court needs a trustworthy new person to fill the gap. Not only must he be able to convince the public, he must also have the courage to challenge Beiliang. That mad dog Yuan's meteoric rise should be a business deal between Yuan Benxi and Gu Jiantang. Yuan Benxi can further restrain Beiliang, and Gu Jiantang can be more assured in the periphery of the East Line. Everyone is happy."
Great Ancestor Gu sneered, "This mad dog really wants to be the new master of Ji Zhou. How can it be so easy to sit on the seat of the new master of Ji Zhou? Beiliang really can't stop him. Compared to Western Shu, Ji Zhou is even more of a pushover. The first thing Gu Jiantang will do is to be beaten into a sieve by Beimang's Iron Cavalry. Even if Yuan Tingshan is the son-in-law of the Gu Family, can he really be compared to his own son? "
Chu Lushan laughed and said, "Wealth comes from danger. Small people are always like this when they go to the gambling table. If they want to gamble, they will gamble big. They are never afraid of losing their family fortune. Speaking of which, when we fought with my foster father from the north to the south, we also put ourselves in the same situation. Although Yuan Tingshan isn't likable, he's definitely very interesting. "
Hsu Fengnian suddenly turned to look at Yan Wenluan and asked, "General Yan, if you only have infantry in Youzhou, how many Beimang soldiers can you stop?"
Yan Wenluan said without hesitation, "One gourd outside Tuma Pass can hold a hundred and fifty to sixty thousand Beimang soldiers. With Honglu General Cao Xiaojiao and Hong Xinjia as partners, they can both attack and defend at the border. Within Youzhou, there is also the Hu leader Huangfu Qiu. Three hundred thousand. It is not a problem for the Youzhou infantry to stop three hundred thousand Beimang soldiers. However, there is a time limit to this. However, this time limit is enough for the thirty thousand light cavalry to provide reinforcements or attack in an emergency. "
Hsu Fengnian laughed and said, "Alright then. These thirty thousand light cavalry will enter Ji Zhou from today onwards."
General Chen Yunxiao's eyes lit up and asked, "Are we not going to inform the imperial court?"
Hsu Fengnian replied with a question, "Our Beiliang is only sending two or three thousand cavalry to Ji Zhou to train. Do we need to inform them? That would be treating His Majesty as an outsider. Moreover, after going to Ji Zhou, the imperial court will know one day. Isn't that the same as informing them? At most, we will just have to submit another document to the Ministry of War. "
Xu Weixiong, who was sitting beside Hsu Fengnian, laughed softly and said, "It is clear that our Beiliang is reasonable."
Chen Yunxiao suppressed his laughter. He Zhong, who was also in a good mood, could not help but laugh out loud. "Your Highness, the difference between three thousand and thirty thousand seems a bit big."
He Zhong suddenly waved his hand and said, "Three thousand and thirty thousand are only twenty thousand. It is not thirty thousand and three hundred thousand. Whoever wants to argue about this can argue about it. Moreover, that Minister Lu of the Ministry of War is our Highness's elder by marriage. Regardless of whether it is on the side of family or on the side of reason, Tang Xi Sword Immortal should be helped. "
Hsu Fengnian rubbed his face and asked, "In the past, this cavalry was made up of scattered generals and captains. If they go to Ji Zhou, who will lead them? Do any of you have a suitable candidate? "
As the general of Beiliang's 160,000 infantry, Yan Wenluan was not in a position to interrupt. After all, this was a family matter of the cavalry. Yuan Zuozong could speak, Chu Lushan could speak, and even some of the infantry generals could speak freely. However, this famous general from the Spring and Autumn Period was too prominent, so he should be silent. However, Yan Wenluan still spoke bluntly, "I have two candidates for the position of Commander and Deputy Commander. The Commander must be more astute in the use of troops than in the proper way, while the Deputy Commander must be relatively prudent, more proper than astute. This will allow the two of them to complement each other and prevent the cavalry from being too lame. The vice general can be my subordinate, Zhong Tian Heng. As for the general, Your Highness will have to use different people. "
Hsu Fengnian smiled and said, "Old general, please speak."
Yan Wenluan glanced at Chu Lushan and said, "Then I will have to borrow someone from Protector General Chu."
Chu Lushan stared and said, "No! Even if you beat me to death, I will not lend him to you. That kid is an important person in the Protectorate and is also my right-hand man. In the future, I will have to rely on this kid! "
Hsu Fengnian could not help but be puzzled. Who was this extraordinary person that Lu Qiuer and Yan Wenluan liked?
Yan Wenluan snorted coldly. "It is not me who wants to borrow someone from you. It is His Highness who wants to borrow someone from you!"
Xu Weixiong said indifferently, "Yu Luandao is indeed qualified to lead this cavalry."
Hsu Fengnian suddenly understood.
Chu Lushan's expression was as if dozens of pounds of meat had been cut off in an instant. He sighed.
Hsu Fengnian smiled and said, "Then it is settled. Let us go take a look at the topographic map of Ji Province and discuss how to move these thirty thousand people."
The group of people walked to the front of a few tables. Someone had already brought over two maps. One was the geographical map of the entire Ji Province, and the other was the topographic map of Ji Xi. In the Northern Liang military, there were countless of such maps.
When Hsu Fengnian sent someone to invite Yu Luandao over, he stood in front of the table and looked around. Suddenly, he said in a low voice, "From today onwards, we in Beiliang will do what we are supposed to do. If the Imperial Court and Ji Province dare to interfere, then we will cut off their hands and feet! In the future, if there is a conflict with any forces outside Beiliang, there is no need to inform the Mount Qing Liang Wang Estate. Do it first, and after it is done, the Wang Estate will help clean up the mess. "
Yan Wenluan, Chen Yunchui, and the other old generals all let out a long sigh at the same time.
He could finally vent the resentment that he had held in for nearly twenty years in an open and aboveboard manner.
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